13:35 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:35 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

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As the only one with an official rating, BITS AND BOBS sets a good standard from a mark of 80 and, as his dam is a half-sister to a winner over this trip, Andrew Balding's colt is the first one to note in an open-looking novice stakes. This may provide an ideal stepping stone towards his big sales race entries later in the campaign. Prepschool and Mister Daydream head the list of dangers.

The pick of several plausible candidates is PREPSCHOOL, who duly stepped up on his debut effort when just touched off by a decent type over 7f at Epsom and this stiffer test promises to serve as a catalyst for further improvement. American Glory and Mister Daydream both possess very similar profiles and are feared most in that order of preference, while cases can also be made for Bits And Bobs and Flying Fetcher.

An open-looking novice event on the bare figures. PREPSCHOOL gets the percentage call ahead of American Glory.

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14:10 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:10 Ripon Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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Cuban Slide should benefit from this step up in trip, while Richard Fahey obviously holds Tropical Island in high regard, having pitched her at a similar level at Goodwood 17 days ago. However, GOVERNMENT CALL got better the further he went when getting off the mark in a Sandown maiden nine days ago and a quick follow-up is very possible from this progressive-looking colt.

GOVERNMENT CALL scored in ready style at Sandown earlier in the month and with this step up to 6f looking a big plus he is taken to defy a 4 lb penalty in this fair juvenile novice. The Coffee Pod rates a big threat though if, as expected, building on his debut third at Nottingham. Tropical Island has the form to play a part and needs factoring in too.

There's not much to separate these on RPRs. GOVERNMENT CALL has the rail draw and Eve Johnson Houghton is in form, so he gets the nod.

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14:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:40 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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Nigel Tinkler offers solid options in the shape of recent York winner Roundhay Park and GOLDEN DUKE, with the latter appealing most on the back of a couple of improved efforts. The high draw looks beneficial, given his versatility with regards to running style and, assuming he is live to the stalls procedure today, he could easily take full advantage. Asadjumeirah and Cooperation also command respect, while course specialist Fortamour is dangerous to ignore.

A chance is taken on HOLBACHE, who caught the eye shaping much better than the bare result on last month's return at York. Thornaby Pearl and Roundhay Park are just a couple of potential threats in a fiercely competitive event.

Roundhay Park and Mark's Choice are greatly respected but PRINCE OF BEL LIR still looks well treated after his Salisbury win.

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15:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:15 Ripon Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

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LAKOTA BLUE was a more than respectable second at Glorious Goodwood earlier this month, despite not getting the clearest of runs, and a 2lb rise may not be enough Nigel Tinkler's progressive three-year-old landing this prestigious event. Summerghand has a brilliant race-record in the month of August in past seasons and hinted at a return to form when fourth at York last month. Wobwobwob has a first-time visor fitted and must be respected now dropped back in trip.

Plenty with chances but it's hard to side against last year's Ayr Gold Cup hero SUMMERGHAND who signalled he's ready to go in again when a promising fourth to Aberama Gold at York (form been franked) and can make amends for an unlucky fourth in this event 12 months ago. Cairn Gorm arrives on the up and could emerge as the chief threat to David O'Meara's handily-weighted veteran with Monsieur Kodi, Dream For Gold and Live In The Moment completing the shortlist in a cracking Great St Wilfrid.

Sophia's Starlight is improving fast but so is MONSIEUR KODI (nap) and Richard Fahey's 4yo was impressive at Goodwood last time.

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15:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:50 Ripon Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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GARDEN OASIS has won the last two renewals of this race and appears to have been laid out for a hat-trick bid. David Allan is again onboard and, running off the same mark as last year, looks the most likely winner. Last week's Haydock winner Ugo Gregory has been raised 6lb for that victory and looks the chief threat along with Purple Gown, who makes his first start for Adam Nicol having shaped well for Jim Bolger in Ireland.

CHALLET continues to shape better than the bare result so is worth another chance off his current mark returned to a track where he has a good record. Dunar Glory and Ugo Gregory are both having good seasons so they head the dangers.

The vote goes to CHALLET who is well treated on last year's form and is ideally drawn at a track where he has tasted success before.

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16:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:25 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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PREMIERSHIP got off to the perfect start when scoring on his first run for Michael Wigham at Yarmouth earlier this month and although having a first attempt over this distance, his running style suggests it shouldn't be an issue. Little Ted is a dual C&D winner and looks sure to appreciate going back up in trip, whilst Lechro bolted up over further at Beverley last time and could prove hard to catch if allowed a soft lead.

The vote goes to PREMIERSHIP, who failed in his hat-trick bid at Redcar in May but resumed his progression when making a winning start for this yard at Yarmouth recently. A 4 lb rise for that doesn't look at all harsh and he promises to be suited by this stiffer test. Conversely, Lechro drops back in trip following a wide-margin success at Beverley but, even though she has an 8 lb higher mark and quicker ground to contend with, she is a big threat. Cabinet Maker also merits respect.

Premiership's stamina isn't assured, especially if it rains, and two-time C&D winner LITTLE TED is a sporting alternative.

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16:58 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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16:58 Ripon Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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Recent form can often count for plenty in these types of contests, so it might pay to side with ANIERES GIRL. Third at Beverley before filling the runner-up spot at Nottingham nine days later, the daughter of Aclaim does not look overburdened by a subsequent 3lb rise in the handicap and any further improvement can see her go one better. Blue Antares looks set to be involved, while Child Of Lir is worth monitoring in the betting ahead of his handicap bow.

BLUE ANTARES wasn't seen to best effect when fifth at Yarmouth last time out and can capitalise on a handy-looking mark now to gain his first success. Child of Lir could have more to offer now going into handicaps so is next on the list ahead of in-form duo Lincoln Rockstar and Beyond Beauty.

None bring claims that are at all compelling. LINCOLN ROCKSTAR is the only one who has managed to win a race and may double her tally.

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Racecard Key

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Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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